Salalah Barkas (Arabic: صلاله بركس) is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, India that used to serve as the Military Barracks of the Nizam of Hyderabad. It is known as being inhabited mainly by the Chaush community who are direct descendants of the Hadhrami Arab military men and bodyguards hailing from the Hadhramaut region of the then, South Arabia, now part of the Republic of Yemen. It was a colony of
the former employees of Nizams, the sovereigns of the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad. As they were surrounded by hostile rulers in the Deccan, Nizams trusted the tall and strongly built Arabs. Their numbers grew and the Arabs were settled in barracks on the outskirts of the walled, gated city. The name 'Barkas' is derived from the word 'Wadiya Barkas', which is a colony in Saudi Arabia. A regiment from Barkas in Arabia had been called to Hyderabad. So most of the residents of this colony are the original inhabitants of Yemen and Arabia. One can savour Iranian dishes like Harees (meat cooked with crushed wheat and spices) and Biryani (rice cooked with chicken) in any places in Hyderabad. But the sweet version of Haleem, known by the name Harees,Mandi,Shawarma Tahari is only available at Barkas. Barkas people are very trustworthy and loyal.They have won Andhra Kesari and Hind Kesari titles many times. Barkas is also famous for Jaundice medicine served by Hakeem Mahmood Qureshi.People from different corners of the world come here to take this medicine.Barkas is home to Jaundice Medicine Barkas, a non-profit organization providing free jaundice medication. The organisation is led by a team from Al Qureshi tribe. The community has many Masjids, Even Famous Communities Nonprofit Organisation,
Sabel ur Khair, AlShabab Cumminity, Barkas Welfare, Salala Welfare Society, Barkas Baitul Mal, 65yr Old Barkas Harraj System. Now A Days Barkas Very Famous regarding
Barkas Maidan' a multi-use playground, which is helped the growth of great sportsmen especially in the field of football like Habeeb Khan, Salam Aidroosi, Majid Khan,etc. who have won laurels for Barkas at National and International level. Almost 1 masjid for 4 to 5 streets. These people are very Islamic in nature, follows Islam in their daily life. Small kids start doing Hijab starting from 6 to 7 years At dawn, people from far-flung corners of the city and beyond flock to Barkas, to enjoy the piping hot delicacies at select restaurants. Authorized Detail by:
مبروك بن محمد بن عياف الصيعري
